1. (a) An owner of a treatment facility is responsible for developing an operation and maintenance manual with the assistance of an engineer.

2. (b) An owner must ensure that the operation and maintenance manual includes all information specific to the facility that is necessary to ensure efficient and safe operation, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting by a facility operator. The operation and maintenance manual must include the following items:

   1. (1) administrative and recordkeeping items, including:

      1. (A) a table of contents;
      2. (B) a copy of the wastewater permit;
      3. (C) names and telephone numbers for contacts with the appropriate state and federal regulatory agencies;
      4. (D) a sample of each type of Discharge Monitoring Report or Monthly Effluent Report an owner is required to submit for the facility;
      5. (E) a sample daily activity report for documenting internal monitoring done in association with internal process control, including flow rates from various units, dissolved oxygen levels, pH, solids concentrations, sludge settling, clarifier sludge blanket depths, sludge age or retention time, and disinfection residuals; and
      6. (F) a description of the quality assurance and quality control recordkeeping requirements for all laboratory analyses performed.

   2. (2) operation and maintenance items, including:

      1. (A) expected flow patterns, size, and capacity of all units within the facility;
      2. (B) start-up procedures, routine operational procedures, emergency operations procedures, and shut down procedures for all units;
      3. (C) the manner and expected volumes in which solids return to aeration or waste;
      4. (D) expected solids concentrations in each unit;
      5. (E) expected clarifier overflow rates;
      6. (F) expected disinfectant and dechlorination usage and dosage amounts during normal and emergency operating conditions;
      7. (G) descriptions and frequencies of routine in-situ and laboratory analyses to be performed and a list of references to standard testing procedures literature;
      8. (H) description and schedule of routine maintenance activities to be performed, including lubrication and inspection of all pumps, motors, and other equipment; and
      9. (I) a recommended spare parts inventory with source information.

   3. (3) safety requirements, including:

      1. (A) all known potential or actual safety hazards within a facility;
      2. (B) the location and method of use for all personal safety equipment in accordance with §217.324(a);
      3. (C) evacuation, shelter, and shelter-in-place plans;
      4. (D) the names and phone numbers of entities and individuals to be contacted during emergencies;
      5. (E) emergency operation plans for power outages, flooding, and other site specific emergency situations that may develop;
      6. (F) annual safety training curriculum and schedule for all facility staff;
      7. (G) first aid precautions, location of first aid supplies and description of appropriate emergency medical treatment;
      8. (H) chemical disposal in accordance with §217.247(q), if applicable;
      9. (I) ultraviolet light in accordance with §217.299, if applicable; and
      10. (J) hazardous tasks in accordance with §217.323(b), if applicable.
3. (c) An owner shall keep a copy of a current operation and maintenance manual at the facility site.
4. (d) An owner shall submit a copy of the operation and maintenance manual to the executive director within 30 days after receiving a request.

Source Note:The provisions of this §217.16 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843.